§Evaluates resident's status and unit (s) activities at the beginning of the shift and assures appropriate levels of nursing staff are available to provide care based on acceptable standards of nursing practice. Monitors work schedules to assure adequate unit staffing.

§Plans and delegates consistent assignments to nursing staff.

§Provides input on qualifications and staffing levels needed to meet the needs of residents and to achieve the objectives of the center within established nursing and organizational standards.

§Communicates information and changes in center policies and procedures to unit staff.

§Counsels, educates, and coaches employees to maintain, improve, and, as needed, correct competencies and work habits to support the mission as expressed through the center's policies. Documents through the performance appraisal process.

§Makes recommendations and participates in the hiring, transfer, promotion, and termination of nursing department personnel; participates in recruitment and retention programs.

§Assures appropriate amount and condition of equipment and supplies are available. Recommends equipment and supply par levels for unit.

§Participates in the review and education of the center's policies and procedures to support the organization's mission. Assures access to updated Policies & Procedures.

§Evaluates resident's status and unit (s) activities at the beginning of the shift and assures appropriate levels of nursing staff are available to provide care based on acceptable standards of nursing practice. Monitors work schedules to assure adequate unit staffing.

§Plans and delegates consistent assignments to nursing staff.

§Provides input on qualifications and staffing levels needed to meet the needs of residents and to achieve the objectives of the center within established nursing and organizational standards.

§Communicates information and changes in center policies and procedures to unit staff.

§Counsels, educates, and coaches employees to maintain, improve, and, as needed, correct competencies and work habits to support the mission as expressed through the center's policies. Documents through the performance appraisal process.

§Makes recommendations and participates in the hiring, transfer, promotion, and termination of nursing department personnel; participates in recruitment and retention programs.

§Assures appropriate amount and condition of equipment and supplies are available. Recommends equipment and supply par levels for unit.

§Participates in the review and education of the center's policies and procedures to support the organization's mission. Assures access to updated Policies & Procedures.